PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST JOB

Find out what you would enjoy and be good at through assessments, virtual job shadows and research. Visit the Middle School Career Exploration page for more information (link to Middle School Career Exploration page)

A positive attitude is a mental outlook of optimism and expecting good things to happen. People who possess this attitude are easier to get along with, are happy, and others enjoy working with them.

Professionalism

The noun professionalism is usually used to describe the type of behavior you would expect from a professional person. For example, showing up to work on time, focusing on the task at hand, dressing appropriately, and not fighting with your coworkers (unless you're a professional wrestler).

If you are 15 or younger and having a difficult time getting hired, don’t get discouraged! This is very normal at this age; instead focus on what you can do to build your skills and experience through non-paid work. Wage information for entry level

As of January 1, 2018 minimum wage is $10.20 per hour (or $8.31 per hour for tipped positions, such as waiters). This is scheduled to increase every year through 2020 until minimum wage is $12.00 per hour.